George William Larimer1,2

b. 17 January 1874, d. 16 December 1953
FatherRobert James Larimer1,3 b. 20 Apr 1842, d. 17 Jun 1914
MotherSarah Ann Debusk1,3 b. 30 Nov 1849, d. 18 Aug 1918
Birth17 Jan 1874 George William Larimer was probably born on 17 Jan 1874 as that is the date recorded in his father's Bible. However the 1900 census lists the year as 1872 and George's WWI draft registration uses 1873. However, both of these dates conflict with the birth date of his older sister Maggie.1,4,5 
Marriage24 Sep 1895 He married Sarah J. Pilkenton on 24 Sep 1895.6 
Cens-190015 Jun 1900  George and Sarah lived in the Castlewood District of Russell County, Virginia, where they were enumerated on the 1900 census with their first two children: Grace (3) and Robert (2). George was employed as a laborer at a lumber mill.5 
  The location of George and Sarah's youngest child, Charles, in 1900 is not known to me. He was was born in Jul 1899. 
Divorce He and Sarah J. Pilkenton were divorced.7 
Marriage4 Jul 1909 He married Maud Wilson, daughter of J.S. Wilson and Maggie (?), on 4 Jul 1909.6,8 
  George was abt 35 and Maud was probably 15 although the licenses stated she was 17. It also listed both George and Maud as divorced.8 
Cens-191016 Apr 1910 They were enumerated together in the Holston district of Washington County, Virginia, 1 year after their marriage. There were no children living with them but they were enumerated living just a few households from George's father and mother.9 
Milit-Reg12 Sep 1918  George completed the World War I draft registration in Washington County on 12 Sep 1918. The form stated that he was the deputy sheriff of Abingdon (the sheriff was J. E. Miller). His physical appearance was described as short and stout with blue eyes and light hair. George's place of residence at the time was Lodi, Washington County.4 
Cens-192012 Jan 1920  The 1920 census was enumerated about 16 months later. George and Maud now owned their own farm, although George listed his occupation as a merchant in a general store. Maud was working as a clerk in the store. The couple's two children, Gertrude (10) and George (2) were also present.10 
Cens-19307 Apr 1930 By 1930 the family was living in the city of Abingdon in Washington County. They rented a home on Park Avenue for $8 per month. George was again working as a laborer at a sawmill. The couple's youngest child, 9 year old Warren was recorded along with his older siblings, Gertrude and Clarence.11 
  At some point during his years in Washington County, George, while serving with one of the local sheriffs offices, punched a man while acting in the line of duty. The man, who was outside a bar, fell, hit his head on the curb and died from his injuries. George served 5 years for the incident.7 
Migration  George did not live out his life in Virginia. Instead he headed west, settling in Oregon where he was a successful businessman.7 
Death16 Dec 1953 George died on 16 Dec 1953 in Dayton, Yamhill County, Oregon, at age 79.12,7 
  At the time of George's death it was believed he accidently fell into a creek near his home and drowned. However family members have also been told that George was the victim of a robbery.7 

Related Links and Images:

Birth entry for George in the family Bible kept by his father, Robert Larimer (also note birth records for George's children)13
Marriage entry for George and Sarah; George and Maud13
Death entry for George13
George's obituary

Family 1

Sarah J. Pilkenton b. 6 Jun 1878, d. 16 Jun 1963
Children
  • Grace Mae Larimer14 (14 Sep 1896 - 1979)
  • Robert T. Larimer15 (28 Oct 1897 - )
  • Charles Larimer16 (20 Jul 1899 - after 1941)

Family 2

Maud Wilson b. 16 Aug 1893, d. Feb 1972
Children
  • Margaret Gertrude Larimer17 (1 Aug 1910 - Oct 1987)
  • George Clarence Larimer18 (5 Mar 1917 - Feb 1976)
  • Warren Gamaliel H. Larimer19 (29 Jun 1921 - 13 Aug 2002)
Last Edited2 Oct 2013

Citations

  1. [S1773] Robert J. Larimer Bible. Bible entry reads: "George W. Larimer was Born Jan the 17, 1874."
  2. [S1775] Mary Boggs, "Larimer family, etc.," e-mail to D. Powell, 15 Jul 2007. Mary provided the full name.
  3. [S1780] Letter from Mrs. Sampson Tilson (Dorcas Anna Larimer) to Redmond Cole, dated 25 May 1930 at 7 Mile Ford, Virginia, Larimer File, The Redmond S. and Mary Cole Collection, Family History Library. Mrs. Tilson provided information on herself, her parents and grandparents, her siblings and her children.
  4. [S1620] "World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918", subscription database with images, Ancestry.com (http://www.Ancestry.com : Jul 2007), Data for George William Larimer, Washington Co., Virginia (12 Sept. 1918).
  5. [S1776] Geo W. Larimer household, 1900 U.S. cens., Russell Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Castlewood Magisterial District, ED 51, sheet 7A (p. 7 stamped), dwelling 117, family 120, viewed online at Ancestry.com, July 2007, image 13 of 38. Household includes: Geo W. Larimer, 27, b. Nov. 1872; marr 5 years, laborer at lumber mill; Sarah J., wife, 22, b. Jun 1877, mother of 2 children, both living; Grace M., dau, 3, b. Sept. 1896; Robt T., son, 2, b. Oct. 1897 [George's date of birth differs from that given in his father's Bible].
  6. [S1773] Robert J. Larimer Bible.
  7. [S1775] Mary Boggs, "George W. Larimer Family History," e-mail to D. Powell, 20 June 2007. Mary is the great granddaughter of George W Larimer and Sarah J Pilkenton.
  8. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites data from Washington County Marriage Licenses 1903-1913: 04 Jul 1909 WCV George William Larimer and Maude Wilson, d/o J. S. & Maggie Wilson; by J. F. Walton, Baptist. Maude was age 17, "divorced", b. WCV; George was age 34, divorced, b. WCV, s/o R.J. & Sarah A.L. Larimer.
  9. [S237] Geo Larimer household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 120, sheet 2A (p. 74 stamped), dwelling 16, family 16, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 3 of 28. Household includes: Geo Larimer, 36, marr #2, marr 1 yr, laborer on farm; cont. next page: Madue [sic], wife, 1_ [18 or 15], [box for number of marriage was left blank]; both b. VA; parents b. VA; enumerated following a long list of prisoners.
  10. [S238] George W. Larimer household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 155, sheet 9A (p. 194 stamped), dwelling 173, family 173, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 17 of 21. Household includes: George W. Larimer, 46, owns home free and clear, is a farm, is a merchant - general store; Maud, wife, 25, is clerk at general store; Gertrude, dau, 10; George C., son, 2 10/12; all b. VA.
  11. [S639] George W. Larimer household, 1930 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon, ED 96-1, sheet 6A (p. 217 stamped), dwelling 123, family 137, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 11 of 58. Household includes: George W. Larimer, 60, first marr at 40, rents home on Park Ave. for $8 per month, works as a laborer at sawmill; Maude, wife, 35, first married at 15; Gertrude, dau, 19; Clarence, son, 14; Warren, son, 9; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  12. [S1773] Robert J. Larimer Bible. Bible entry reads: "George W. Larimer Died 16th Dec 1953."
  13. [S1376] Bible images courtesy of Mary Boggs.
  14. [S1773] Robert J. Larimer Bible. Bible entry reads: "George Children: Grace was born Sept 14, 1896."
  15. [S1773] Robert J. Larimer Bible. Bible entry reads: "George children: Robie [sic] was born Oct 28, 1897."
  16. [S1773] Robert J. Larimer Bible. Bible entry reads: "George children: Charlie was born July 20th 1899."
  17. [S1773] Robert J. Larimer Bible. Bible entry reads: "George children: Margaret G. Larimer born Aug 1, 1910."
  18. [S1773] Robert J. Larimer Bible. Bible entry reads: "George children: George C. Larimer born March 5, 1917."
  19. [S1773] Robert J. Larimer Bible. Bible entry reads: "George children: Warren G.H. Larimer born June 29, 1921."